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Finally out of this company and much happier - Stress finally gone

Posted: Jun 27, 2013

I moved on as a CNA and I am so much happier. Sure, physically the work is harder, but mentally I fell like I lost 10 lbs instantly from loss of stress. I put in my time and I'm done-no more running back and forth to the computer to see if I have work in and putting in a 12 hour day to get in 8 hours of work. I plan on moving on more, maybe PT assist, but for now I can honestly say leaving Nuance was a wonderful change-sure, I was afraid of change, but something had to give and I am so glad I took the chance. I once loved transcription and don't regret having done it, but I do regret the day Nuance took over the smaller company I worked for. Prayers for those of you who still are toughing it out.

Finally out - AJ

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That is so great. I am really happy for you. Congratulations. I hope to soon follow in you footsteps. Seems like my paycheck gets smaller all the time while the work and standards get harder.

I wish you all the best and hope it keeps getting better!
AJ

Congrats on changing careers! Sm - HappyDance

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It does my heart good to read posts like yours where you were brave enough to make a change. I have also put in my notice and the very next day signed up for a coding class. I am very interested in looking into CNA as well, but I wanted to give this a shot first and see if I can't get my CPC in 6 or 7 months.

Question for you Re: CNA. I've seen a 2-year CNA course available that offers associate of science degree. Did you go this route and do the extensive version or did you find a shorter length of classroom was adequate to become hireable as a CNA (without any degree behind it). Thanks!

CNA - Just Me

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I am not the OP, but I wanted to let you know that I have seen free classes for CNA training in my area that come with job offers at the end as long as you pass the training. There might be something in your area too. I think there is a big need for CNAs right now.

CNA - xx

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There is a huge need for CNAs at this time. My daughter is a CNA and gets job offers all the time. Pay here is about $10/hr in assisted living and more in hospitals. There is a lot of diversity also in the type of job, i.e. home health care, assisted living, convalescent, hospital, doctor office, etc.

That job is very stressful - justme

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When my mom was sick in the nursing home, the CNAs were just run ragged. They did all the grunt work and oftentimes worked double shifts because they were so shorthanded. I tried taking care of my mom at home for awhile but just could not handle it. I wish you luck, but hope you understand what you are getting yourself into in terms of the physical nature of the job. After taking care of my mom for a short while, I could never do that job, but that's just me.

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